The forums, facilitated by the advocacy group Homeless Voices for Justice, served as a platform for constituents with experience in homelessness to engage with candidates for Portland City Council.
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Tats 4 Tails benefits animal shelters through tattoos
At the event hosted by Dark Harbor Tattoo Society, 114 people got inked in a fundraiser for local animal welfare groups.
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Community Calendar: Oct. 25-Nov. 1
Bulletin Board Friday 10/25 Ronald McDonald House Charities Hearts and Hands Gala: 6-11 p.m., The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. rmhcmaine.org/events Saturday 10/26 Hike for Hospice: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hospice of Southern Maine, 390 Route 1, Scarborough. $25. hikeforhospice.org “Falmouth/Yarmouth Breaks the Silence of Domestic Abuse”: Speakers with Finding […]
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People and Business: Oct. 23
Hires, promotions, appointments Brian Franks was named president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Maine. His most recent position was director of strategic planning and process at L.L. Bean. Franks is on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine and is the corporate campaign co-chair at L.L. Bean for United Way of […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 25-Nov. 1
Comedy Friday 10/25 Bo Johnson: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 10/26 Emily Ruskowski; Janet McNamara: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $24.45. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 10/27 Stand-Up Comedy Workshop graduation showcase: 2 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at […]
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Letter: Government serves illegal immigrants, not citizens
The Statue of Liberty might as well be a 305-foot-tall aerated tube man, wiggle-dancing in front of the giant freebies store that America has become – if you’re here illegally, that is. In 2023, $150 billion in taxpayer-funded benefits went to illegal immigrants. But if you’re an actual American citizen in need, get ready for […]
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Senate District 27
Part of Portland and part of Westbrook
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Bus Ambassador Program helps new Mainers be mobile
The Greater Portland Council of Government’s program provides multilingual assistance to immigrants and refugees seeking to ride the bus.
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Portland Meetings: Oct. 23-30
Wed. 10/23 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 10/23 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council P.I. Community Center Mon. 10/28 9:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Mon. 10/28 5 p.m. ReCode Workshop City Hall
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People and Business: Oct. 16
Hires, promotions, appointments Cassie Cooper was promoted to associate director at OUT Maine. Cooper joined in the summer of 2023 and was previously school engagement coordinator and helped spearhead the new GSTA Network program for schools to host clubs for LGBTQ+ youth and allies. University Credit Union hired Mandy Austin as vice president of finance. […]